1st Shift Production Coordinator

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.

We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover.

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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Job Title: Production Coordinator Functional Area: Operations

Department: Operations Business Unit: Snyder
-Lance

Reports To: Production Manager Location: Ashland

FLSA: Hourly

Direct Reports: Processing and Packaging Techs

Job Summary/ Job Duties:

Coordinates the production and technical activities in processing and packaging. Directs the work activities of hourly employees; drives attainment of business objectives; and guides team members to deliver results in the areas of safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and applies appropriate tools to improve results and enhance the plant’s competitive position. Drives the employee development processes;

develops the capabilities and competencies of employees through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring; promotes employee engagement, empowerment, and teamwork. Ensures full compliance with all applicable Safety, Quality, and Company policies and standards related to workplace conduct.

Job Summary/ Job Duties:

• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and where applicable One Point Lessons (OPLs) for training purposes.
• Communicates policies to team members.
• Participates in training planning and onboarding new team members.
• If applicable, completes time approvals, research pay issues, validates punches and works centers as needed.
• Provides input to and helps conduct team member evaluations in a fair and timely manner.
• Assists leadership with meetings with processing and packaging employees as needed.
• Assists processing tech with issues that arise during shift and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Communicates cross functionally with the other leads on the shift, as well as the other shifts regarding production, staffing, maintenance, or scheduling issues.
• Involved with employee relations such as investigations, complaints, and disciplinary actions when needed.
• Completes 30, 60, 90-day reviews with new hires.
• Works cross functionally with the other leaders to ensure staffing needs are met.
• Participates Direction Setting Meetings (DSM).
• Mentor team members in the daily continuous improvement process.
• Ensure production data is entered accurately and in a timely manner (Ex. Mini Mint, production documents, and DPR).
• Effectively communicates with team members keeping them well-informed regarding goals, results, initiatives, and changes.
• Proactively manages safety programs and initiatives; drives a zero-injury mentality; and develops action plans to drive risk reduction expectation to the production floor.
• Interprets and enforces Company policies and procedures; holds employees fully accountable for complying with these standards. Resolves employee issues, questions, and complaints; maintains a positive employee relations environment. Ensures all SQF, HACCP, CTS, Safety, and calibration standards are adhered to. Must adhere to all GMP and Food Safety Policies and Practices.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• May perform other duties as required.

Education/ Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and/or 4-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Must have power industrial equipment certification with stacker/walker lifts.